Science Technician

Thames Park Secondary School; Grays; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package up to £8,000 for a新

Two week October half term

Professional CPD opportunities

Support network within the Trust

Local Government Pension Scheme enrol

Job summary

Thames Park Secondary School is seeking a Science Technician to support the Science Department with practical lessons and assessments. You will prepare equipment, maintain resources, and ensure safe, well-organised laboratories for students and staff.

Relocation package may be offered for eligible applicants. The school is part of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust, offering CPD and a supportive environment for staff development.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting practical science lessons and laboratory work.
• Commitment to health and safety in a school science environment.
• Organised, methodical with good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Preparing equipment, materials and resources for practical lessons, demonstrations and assessments.
• Setting up and clearing away practical activities efficiently and safely.
• Cleaning, maintaining and safely storing science equipment and materials.
• Monitoring stock levels and assisting with the ordering of equipment and resources.
• Helping to maintain clean, organised and safe laboratories and preparation areas.
• Supporting health and safety procedures within practical science.
• Demonstrating the safe and correct use of equipment to students under staff supervision.
• Providing practical assistance to teachers and students during lessons.
• Assisting with practical assessments.
• Reporting any safety concerns or inappropriate behaviour promptly to the responsible member of staff.

Job description

Do you have an interest in science and enjoy working in a practical, hands-on environment? Are you organised, methodical and committed to maintaining high standards of safety? If so, we would love to hear from you., We are looking for a Science Technician to provide practical and technical support to our Science Department. You will help teachers deliver engaging practical lessons by ensuring that equipment, materials and resources are prepared, maintained and readily available.,

• Preparing equipment, materials and resources for practical lessons, demonstrations and assessments.
• Setting up and clearing away practical activities efficiently and safely.
• Cleaning, maintaining and safely storing science equipment and materials.
• Monitoring stock levels and assisting with the ordering of equipment and resources.
• Helping to maintain clean, organised and safe laboratories and preparation areas.
• Supporting appropriate health and safety procedures within practical science.
• Demonstrating the safe and correct use of equipment to students under the direction of teaching staff.
• Providing practical assistance to teachers and students during lessons.
• Assisting with practical assessments
• Reporting any safety concerns or inappropriate behaviour promptly to the responsible member of staff.

Thames Park Secondary School opened in September 2020 in Thurrock and moved to our state of the art facilities in 2022 in North Grays. Thames Park Secondary School aims to provide an outstanding education for all its students. We have a strong focus on digital education running throughout our curriculum and are passionate about making our learning both exciting and memorable.

Thames Park Secondary School is a member of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust and was judged to be "good" in all areas by Ofsted. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools' Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.

What the school can offer:

• Relocation package of up to £8,000 where applicable, for new employees renting or buying a property
• Two week October half term
• Support from highly experienced SLT members and the wider trust network
• Support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools
• Excellent CPD opportunities through the school and the trust
• Fully Subsidised Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff
• National Conditions of Service
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme